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Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)vsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Brunswick (Anthracite)
FearsBrunswick (Anthracite)
MSRP $26,670
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick (Anthracite)38mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick (Anthracite)40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick (Anthracite)30m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Brunswick (Anthracite)$26,670
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.12mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.7mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LJP D100
6N76
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,670
$325

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)

The Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) is praised for its anthracite dial with raised Arabic numerals and unique eye-dropper hands, which shift from anthracite to silver in different light. Its 38mm cushion case is noted for its contoured design that fits well on the wrist. One owner found the case back to be a letdown. The manually wound ETA 7001 movement offers a 38-40 hour power reserve without hacking seconds. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) for its distinctive dial and comfortable wearability.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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